🌱 Register’s Priorities For Cobb Co. + Free Classes For Adults

Hey, everybody! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 71.
• Sunday: An afternoon t-storm or two. High: 86 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Smyrna-Vinings today:

1. Mike Register, Cobb County's incoming public safety director, identified gangs as a major issue he will face upon assuming his position next month. The former director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation emphasized the importance of community involvement in tackling gang crime, focusing on youth prevention and intervention strategies alongside direct enforcement. Register also noted that some recruiters are using technology to make "gang life" seem more appealing to children, and public safety should "be prepared to respond accordingly" to advances in technology and communications. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. The Smyrna Library highlighted the 10 volunteers who helped close out its Teen Volunteer 2023 Summer Service Projects program. Since the end of May, a total of 19 participants spent over 60 hours completing various small projects around the library, including stocking the Friends of Smyrna Library Bookstore each week. Any teens who wish to volunteer in the August Book Sale can do so here. (Friends of Smyrna Library via Facebook)
3. The Cliff Jordan Continuing Education Center in Smyrna is offering free classes for adults in the community. The August session will kick off on Monday, Aug. 7, and feature courses such as ESL, Financial Basics, and Spanish Cooking Demonstration. Registration is required due to limited space; those interested can learn more or sign up online. (Patch)

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Today and tomorrow in Smyrna-Vinings:

Saturday, July 8

• Valhalla Ruck - Part Deux At 3080 Jonquil Dr. SE (12:30 PM)

Sunday, July 9

• Smyrna Handmade Market At 1265 W. Spring St. (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Severe storms could hit Cobb County tomorrow (Sunday) and Monday, along with a cold front. (Cobb County Courier)
• Rap fans in Smyrna, Vinings, and the greater metro can take pride in Atlanta, recently named the top rap city in the world. According to Complex, the city earned the No. 1 spot for its continuous outpouring of prolific rap icons. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
• Georgia students who received free or reduced meals in the 2022-2023 school year will receive a $120 lump sum on their Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) cards. The summer funds will be disbursed over the next few months, with the exact timing depending on when school-submitted data was received. (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll be back in your inbox soon with another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.